RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Josephine White
Dec 5, 2025
Josephine Irene Philomena Ramsden White, Jo, Jo Mama, The Roaring Mouse passed quietly from this world on December 5, 2025, attended by her cat, her Labrador, and her husband of 53 years, William H. (Bill) White. Her quiet departure, while not unexpected, was entirely unbefitting; not one person who knew Jo would describe her life as "quiet." A born stage...
Emma G. Del Frate
Dec 4, 2025
Del Frate, Emma G, age 94, passed away December 4th, 2025. She was preceded in death by parents Louie and Mary (Nottoli) Del Frate and nephew, John Micsko. She is survived by sister, Louise Micsko (John F deceased), niece, Michelle Micsko (Steve Wiercinski) and children Hunter and Haley. Great Nieces and nephews Michael Innis, Jennifer Innis (Jonathan Beno) and children...
Kay Perks
Dec 4, 2025
Kay Frances “Nana” Perks, age 90, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025. In her final moments, she was lovingly surrounded by her daughter Kathy, her son-in-law Tim, and her daughter-in-law Jean Marie. She left this world in the same way she lived — wrapped in love.
Kay was born on October 10, 1935, in Hugo, Oklahoma,...
Patricia Willenberg
Dec 4, 2025
Mrs. Patricia Ann Willenberg, age 93, of Corrales, passed away on Thursday afternoon, December 4, 2025, at her residence with her family by her side. She was born August 5, 1932, in Ottawa, Kansas and lived in Los Alamos, New Mexico for 43 years, prior to moving to Corrales, New Mexico.
Patricia is survived by her husband of 74 years,...
Shellie Kelsey Erikson
Dec 3, 2025
Shellie Kelsey Erikson was born June 28, 1969, in Payson, UT to DeVere and Donna Bowles Kelsey. She passed away on December 3, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM.
She attended schools in Nephi, UT, graduating in 1987 from Juab High School. During her school days she enjoyed dancing, drill team, drama, and marching band. Shellie attended Brigham Young University in Provo, UT,...
Donald Fouch
Dec 3, 2025
We are saddened to share that Donald Fouch passed away on December 3, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. Funeral services will take place on Thursday, December 11, 2025 from 10:00-11:00am at FRENCH-Wyoming, 7121 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 with a reception immediately following. A graveside service will take place at...
Paula LeSueur
Dec 3, 2025
Paula LeSueur, 76, passed away on December 3, 2025. Born on December 9, 1948, Paula devoted her life to caring for those around her. She was a nurse practitioner who helped and saved countless women and at-risk teens for many years, starting her career in California and then working for many decades in Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and in school-based clinics...
Larry Wood
Dec 2, 2025
"Colonel Woody" has flown his last mission.
Longtime New Mexico resident Larry Wood of Albuquerque passed away Dec. 2. He was 90 years old.
The 30-year career officer in the United States Air Force, Vietnam veteran, beloved husband and father of two children - and a diehard fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and Dallas Cowboys, New Mexican cuisine and hot-and-spicy food,...
Alice Lujan
Dec 2, 2025
We are saddened to share that Alice Lujan has passed away on December 2, 2025. French Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family during this time. A full obituary will be posted once available.A visitation/service will be held on Tuesday December 9, 2025, at 12:00pm at French Funerals at 7121 Wyoming Boulevard NE 87109.
Margaret J. Guess
Dec 1, 2025
Margaret Jane Guess, age 83, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, went home to her Lord and Savior, on Monday, December 1, 2025. She is survived by her husband, Tommy; son Tommy Ray Guess and wife, Tori, of Colorado (Tray Guess and Tegan [Rob] Kranz); son Keith Guess and wife, Susan, of Iowa (Barlow, Gannon, Lawson, Carston, Bryan, and...
Connor McClain
Dec 1, 2025
Connor Malcolm McClain- Connor arrived into this world on October 13, 2005 and departed December 1, 2025. There are not enough words to describe the light that Connor brought into the lives of those who were fortunate enough to know him. Connor was a student at the University of New Mexico and, although he was still finding himself, he had...
Alex Pest
Nov 30, 2025
Somewhere between tall-tales and legends lives the story of a man. Where hard work, laughter, stubborn will, and a healthy dose of bs became the force that launched his life into the success that could only be achieved by one such as he. His tenacity for getting the job done, raising the bar, and expecting nothing less than greatness is...
Leslie Whittet
Nov 30, 2025
Leslie Anne Whittet, born on August 31, 1960, in Washington, D.C., passed away on November 30, 2025. She is survived by her sister, Tracey Leigh Whittet (husband James R. Hilderbrandt), of Santa Fe, NM; her nephew, Dylan James Burrell, of Littleton, CO; cousins Joan Whitehouse Lovett, Doug and Kathy Price, Martha and Ted Scholz, Todd and Mary Price, Scott Whittet and Andrea...
Morris Gerard Chavez
Nov 28, 2025
Morris Gerard Chavez, 62 (a month shy of his December 28 Birthday), of Albuquerque, NM, went home to be with the Lord on November 28, 2025. He passed away peacefully after a long battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). He was surrounded by the love of his brother, Anthony Chavez, and the love and prayers of all his family and...
Glenn Abbott
Nov 27, 2025
Glenn William Abbott, born November 12, 1959, passed away peacefully on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was surrounded by those who loved him most.
Glenn was a devoted husband to Nancy Abbott, a loving father to Brittany Tarango, and a proud grandfather to his granddaughter, Mila Tarango. His family was the center of his...
Clyde W. Miller
Nov 27, 2025
Went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 27, 2025 - Thanksgiving Day.
Clyde was born on March 9, 1939, and remained a lifelong Albuquerque resident. He retired from Yellow Freight. He spent his retirement years camping and fishing, with family, and working for the Lord's Kingdom.
Clyde's legacy of Kingdom service was hewn and built at...
Clifford LeQuieu
Nov 27, 2025
Clifford, "Cliff", LeQuieu, 72 of Rio Rancho, NM passed away on November 27, 2025. An auspicious day for him to be called home to the arms of his savior, Jesus Christ, as Thanksgiving was one of his favorite holidays.
Cliff was born in Wasco, CA on December 4th, 1952, the son of Albert and Thora LeQuieu. Cliff graduated from Lost River...
Kathleen McVicker
Nov 27, 2025
Kathleen Jeannette (Scott) McVicker passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025, with her deeply loved family nearby. Kathleen (AKA "Katey" in her early years) was born January 9, 1933, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, to Alva Roy Scott and Catherine Harriet (Hattie) Cornwell Scott. She graduated from Philippi High School, Philippi, West Virginia, in 1951. She completed a BA with highest...
Darlene "Rusty" E. Van Hart
Nov 26, 2025
Rusty was born in Youngstown, Ohio on October 1, 1941. At the age of seven she and her older sister, Patricia, moved to a small farm in eastern Oklahoma to be raised by their grandparents. After earning an associate degree from a junior college in Wilburton, OK she moved to Oklahoma City. There she began work with Texaco and while...
Maria A. (Uranga) Siems
Nov 26, 2025
Maria A. (Uranga) Siems, 66, of Los Lunas, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at home on November 26, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born in Denver City, Texas on October 21, 1959, to the late Armando Uranga Sr. and Maria Elena Uranga.
Maria was raised in El Paso, Texas. Over the years, she also spent time living in Connecticut. She...
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